{"product_id":"signed-1974-studio-stoneware-sculptural-vessel-candlestick-form","title":"Signed 1974 Studio Stoneware Sculptural Vessel \/ Candlestick Form","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esigned and dated 1974 studio stoneware sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this piece embodies the bold, architectural sensibility of American studio ceramics in the 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14.5 inches tall with an 11-inch wide base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the form reads as both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evessel and object\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a hybrid between a ceremonial candlestick and a purely sculptural work. The composition is anchored by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebroad, paneled base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that rises into a tall cylindrical neck, creating a strong vertical silhouette with a grounded, almost monumental presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface is richly worked in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearth-driven glazes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—iron browns, ash greys, and mineral tones—layered with organic speckling and controlled runs that highlight the firing process. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapplied vertical panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and subtle relief detailing reinforce its architectural quality, while the glaze breaks and pooling give it that unmistakable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-fired, one-of-a-kind character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside bears a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-incised signature and date (“1974”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, placing it firmly within the golden era of the American studio pottery movement—when makers were pushing beyond function into sculptural, gallery-oriented work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with expected kiln variation, glaze irregularities, and minor surface wear consistent with studio pottery of this era. No structural issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 14.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Width: 11 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"This Is Home Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63541683257713,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9075\/5953\/files\/1974sculptureangle.png?v=1777597262","url":"https:\/\/thisishomestudio.com\/products\/signed-1974-studio-stoneware-sculptural-vessel-candlestick-form","provider":"This Is Home Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}